Brown: Calif. Budget Gap $3B Higher Than Estimated
Jerry Brown made a promise during his campaign to start a dialogue with lawmakers about the size and scope of the state budget deficit, which he says is $3 billion higher than early estimates.
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Jerry Brown made a promise during his campaign to start a dialogue with lawmakers about the size and scope of the state budget deficit, which he says is $3 billion higher than early estimates.
A study from Pepperdine University suggests business owners are more likely to ramp up hiring in 2011, but banks and other lenders may not be so bullish.
A new study says the people who live in Vermont are the healthiest, those in Mississippi rank as the unhealthiest, and Californians are somewhere in the middle.
New state government reforms and a revived housing market along the coast could put California's economy on a strong footing when it finishes its long, slow slog through a sluggish recovery.
Despite facing a deficit topping $25 billion, California has spent $5 million of taxpayer funds on luxury cars for elected officials, including a a $55,000 Cadillac and a $52,000 Lexus.
Cell phones are being smuggled into prisons across California, and convicted killer Charles Manson even found a way to obtain one.
Think of it as self-serve insurance: state commissioner Steve Poizner has approved a plan that will allow drivers to pay premiums based on how much they drive.
Rep. Maxine Waters is unlikely to get the trial she demanded by the end of this year after two lawyers on the House ethics committee were suspended.
Kamala Harris, the newly-elected Attorney General of California, took a victory lap on Tuesday with her first pit stop in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court appears ready to endorse an order calling on California to move thousands of inmates out of its overcrowded prisons so that those who remain get adequate health care.
California's seven largest health insurers face nearly $5 million in fines for failing to pay hospitals and physicians fairly and on time, following an 18-month audit by a state regulator, an official said Monday.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are back to work after the long Thanksgiving holiday, and millions of Americans are eagerly waiting for their elected representatives to extend jobless benefits before they are set to expire.
California's billion-dollar citrus crop is safe for another day after a predicted deep freeze failed to bring temperatures down far enough to cause damage.
The Mexican government wants Californians to know that if you drive south of the border for the holidays, you're pretty much on your own.
Republican Steve Cooley is conceding the California attorney general's race to Kamala Harris, giving Democrats a sweep of all statewide offices.
Governor-elect Jerry Brown faces a mounting budget deficit and a host of other issues, but voters say it's time to focus on cutting down medical costs and fixing our schools.
The California Coastal Commission is targeting beach curfews, saying cities like Los Angeles need state approval to close beaches at night.
Officials say California's unemployment rate remained steady at 12.4 percent over the past month.
Authorities say a Southern California sex offender arrested for a parole violation immediately after his release is just one of 285 convicts to be arrested across the state this week.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.7 has struck near Julian, according to the USGS.
Fresh off of his election day victory, Governor-elect Jerry Brown won't have much time to celebrate amid what he says is an "unprecedented" budget crisis.
With some new governors rejecting funds for high-speed rail, California's two U.S. senators are telling the Obama administration that the federal government should redirect that money to their state.
A California appeals court will hear arguments in the custody fight of a California woman who's trying to adopt a toddler over the objections of her biological father in Ohio.
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris took one step closer to claiming victory in the ongoing recount by increasing her lead by over 1,100 votes.
Aryan Papoli, 58, was found about 75 feet down an embankment in the San Bernardino Mountains, with injuries consistent with a fall, authorities said.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection, a U.S. official with knowledge of the incident told CBS News.
Federal agents in Minneapolis have shot and killed another person in south Minneapolis Saturday morning. The shooting comes as tensions over a surge in ICE enforcement actions have the area on high alert.
The shooting was reported around 3:50 a.m. Saturday.
A totally rad look at the cars and culture of the 80s and 90s on full display now at the Peterson Automotive Museum; then head into the future with the latest vehicle innovations from Hyundai at the L.A. Auto Show.
Aryan Papoli, 58, was found about 75 feet down an embankment in the San Bernardino Mountains, with injuries consistent with a fall, authorities said.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection, a U.S. official with knowledge of the incident told CBS News.
Federal agents in Minneapolis have shot and killed another person in south Minneapolis Saturday morning. The shooting comes as tensions over a surge in ICE enforcement actions have the area on high alert.
The shooting was reported around 3:50 a.m. Saturday.
As part of a plea deal, Ulysses Sanchez, 38, admitted to driving a minivan at anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles in 2025.
As part of a plea deal, Ulysses Sanchez, 38, admitted to driving a minivan at anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles in 2025.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
Los Angeles prosecutors charged a Glendale firefighter with killing his wife at the North Hollywood home. They alleged that he used an axe.
Metro's C Line To Torrance Project will extend light rail service from the Redondo Beach Station on Marine Avenue to the Torrance Transit Center – adding 4.5 miles of new track.
Alexander Soofer is accused of fraudulently obtaining $23 million from taxpayers that was intended to help combat homelessness.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
A group of smash-and-grab robbers purposefully crashed an SUV into an Anaheim jewelry store before crashing their getaway cars during a police pursuit on Friday afternoon.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive, police said.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
A pursuit ended in a Riverside parking lot after San Bernardino County deputies shot and killed the suspect on Thursday.
San Bernardino City Council member Treasure Ortiz was charged with two counts of eavesdropping for illegally recording police in connection to her $2 million lawsuit against the city.
The man was found with "traumatic injuries" in Nuevo at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Riverside County deputies said.
Ontario International Airport unveiled a new monument sign as officials rang in a "new era" of aviation in the Inland Empire and celebrated a decade of local control during an event on Wednesday.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection, a U.S. official with knowledge of the incident told CBS News.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Gov. Newsom is accusing the Trump administration of pressuring a planned interview between a U.S. media company and the Democratic governor to be cancelled. The Trump administration has fired back at those claims.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Nick Martinell scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half on Wednesday night to help Northwestern beat USC 74-68 and snap a five game losing streak.
Mikael Granlund and Cutter Gauthier scored in the shootout and Lukas Dostal stopped 40 shots as Anaheim defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche for the Ducks' fifth straight win Wednesday night.
Gabriela Jaquez scored 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting, and No. 3 UCLA routed Purdue 96-48 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Somerville, the latest concept from GVO Hospitality, opened in November, serving progressive American cuisine in Los Angeles. Head Chef Geter Atienza explores the menu with CBS LA.
This week, we're heading to the coast to beautiful Santa Monica! Westways Editor in Chief Jim Benning joins CBS LA to talk about one of Southern California's most iconic places.
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed outside of a sports bar in South Los Angeles. Alys Martinez reports.
A chilly Saturday morning could progress into a sunny day in Southern California. Alex Biston reports.
A totally rad look at the cars and culture of the 80s and 90s on full display now at the Peterson Automotive Museum; then head into the future with the latest vehicle innovations from Hyundai at the L.A. Auto Show.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
